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COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY  LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2020: Download e-Admission Certificates
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Combined Higher Secondary  Level Examination, 2020  in Computer Based Mode.
In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 11 days on 12.04.2021, 15.04.2021, 16.04.2021 and from 19.04.2021 to 26.04.2021. There will be 3 Shifts in a day _1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 12:00 Noon to 1 :00 PM and 3rd Shift from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM.
Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in SSC website in such a way that candidates can download the same only 4 days before their actual date of examination and all the subsequent days till their date of examination. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and e-mail to their mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
In Southern Region, 2,92,744 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 33 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Karimnagar & Warangal in ·Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappali, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Joint Secretary & Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission , Chennai.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates 4th ONGC Para Games 2022
ONGC Para Games is a wonderful platform to bring in inclusiveness and equity in the human resource of the public enterprises under the MoPNG: Shri Puri
Nearly 275 Persons with Disabilities - employees of central Oil and Gas public enterprises are participating in the Games
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the fourth ONGC Para Games in Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi today. 275 Persons with Disabilities  – employees of eight central oil and gas public enterprises - are participating in the 4th ONGC Para Games, being organized by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited  during 2-4 August 2022.
Inaugurating 4th ONGC Para Games, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri said, “The ONGC Para Games is a wonderful platform to bring in inclusiveness and equity in the human resource of the public enterprises under the Ministry.”
MoPNG Shri Hardeep Singh Puri interacting with the Para Athletes, along with ONGC CMD Dr Alka Mittal, after inaugurating the 4th ONGC Para Games in Delhi
In her Opening remarks, ONGC CMD Dr. Alka Mittal said that the ONGC Para Games is a special HR Initiative to provide Equal Opportunities to PwDs in all walks of corporate life. The intent is to contribute in the holistic development of the Human Resources of the public enterprises, who are our most valuable asset, in the pursuit of Energy, she said.
ONGC conceptualized and started this Para Games in 2017, to mainstream the especially-abled persons on their rolls. To widen the scope of the games, ONGC roped in athletes from IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, EIL, OIL and GAIL to be part of the grand 3rd edition of ONGC Para Games at Gandhinagar. In this current 4th edition, apart from the 192 ONGCians, seven other Public enterprises are participating viz. IOCL , GAIL , BPCL , MRPL , EIL , OIL  and HPCL .
ONGC organizes the Para Games on an international format from its very first edition in 2017 with the help of the Paralympic Committee of India, where 120 ONGC PwD employees participated in games like athletics, badminton, table tennis and wheelchair race. The participation and the diversity of the games have progressively increased since then. Many of the para-athletes participating in the ONGC Para Games have brought glory to India in Paralympics also.
Ministry of Defence
Pension to Ex-Servicemen
As per current pension structure applicable to Armed Forces personnel, following pensionary awards are given:
- Retiring Pension/Service Pension
- Retiring Gratuity/Service Gratuity
- Special Pension/Special Gratuity
- Invalid Pension/Invalid Gratuity
- Retirement Gratuity/Death Gratuity
- Disability Pension/War injury pension
- Ordinary Family pension/Special Family pension/Liberalized Family pension
- Dependent pension/Second life award of special family pension/Liberalized family pension
- Family Gratuity
Pension is calculated at 50% of the last emoluments drawn by the individual. The minimum qualifying service for earning a service pension is 20 years in case of Commissioned Officers and 15 years in case of Personnel Below Officer Rank.
Pension in respect of Armed Forces personnel has increased from time to time on the basis of recommendations of various Central Pay Commissions. In addition, various Government policy letters have been issued from time to time which resulted in increase in pension/family pension.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Tiruchi Siva in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
‘UDYAMI BHARAT – MSME DAY’ to be celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on 27th JUNE, 2023
On the occasion of International MSME Day, Ministry of MSME is celebrating ‘Udyami Bharat-MSME Day’ on 27th June, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister for MSME, Shri Narayan Rane, will be the Chief Guest and Union Minister of State , Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma will be the Guest of Honour in this programme.
During this programme, Ministry of MSME will launch various initiatives for growth and development of MSMEs such as CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal and Mobile App for Geo-tagging of Cluster Projects and Technology Centers. During the programme results for 'MSME Idea Hackathon 2.0' will be declared and 'MSME Idea Hackathon 3.0' for Women Entrepreneurs will be launched. Further, this programme will include certificate distribution to Gold and Silver ZED certified MSMEs, and digital transfer of Rs. 400 crore, Margin Money subsidy to 10,075 PMEGP beneficiaries. This programme shall also include signing of MoUs among various organizations of Govt. of India.
The objective of the Ministry through its schemes and initiatives is to improve business environment for MSMEs, encourage innovation and development of new products and services, promote regional development and reduce regional disparities, create market opportunities in both domestic and global market and also to encourage MSMEs to adopt sustainable practices. The Ministry emphasizes on creating employment opportunities and enhancing productivity and competitiveness of MSMEs across the country.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India
Qatar lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India, paving the way for enhanced export and improved bilateral relations with the West Asian country.
The ban was imposed in November last year, just ahead of the FIFA World Cup following alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India. The Qatari authorities had informed India that the ban was temporary and owing to lack of sufficient testing laboratories in their country in the run-up to the football event.
The Department of Commerce under the Government of India along with embassy of India in Qatar had since been making constant efforts to resolve the issue. A rally of discussions with Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health had been taken, leading to the February 16 notification lifting the ban on frozen seafood. However, restrictions continue on the export of chilled seafood.
“This week is proving to be very good for the seafood exporters in India, considering a similar lift in the suspension by China. We hope that the restrictions by Qatar on the chilled seafood will also be cleared soon after a reassessment of the situation,” said MPEDA Chairman Shri D.V. Swami, who is in the city in connection with the February 15-17 India International Seafood Show.
Earlier this week, on February 14, Beijing lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing exporters after acknowledging India’s assurance over source control. MPEDA along with other agencies had played a crucial role in getting lifted Beijing’s suspension of a total of 110 units since December 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks with His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi spoke earlier today with His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy briefed the Prime Minister in detail about the conflict situation and the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the ongoing conflict and resultant humanitarian crisis. Prime Minister reiterated his call for immediate cessation of violence and noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.
Prime Minister thanked Ukrainian authorities for their facilitation in evacuating more than 20000 Indian citizens from Ukraine. He expressed deep concern for safety and security of Indian students still remaining in Ukraine and emphasized the need for their quick and safe evacuation.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses gratitude to Mother Earth
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to Mother Earth on International Earth Day.
“On International Day of Mother Earth, we all express gratitude to our planet for the abundance of care & compassion. Let us pledge to work towards a cleaner, healthier & more prosperous planet. A shout out to all those working at the forefront to defeat COVID-19”, the PM said.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President praises glorious history and rich cultural heritage of Tripura
Tripura and other North Eastern states are the pillars of India's Act East Policy - Vice President
Shri Dhankhar visits and prays at Mata Tripureswari Temple at Udaipur, Tripura
Vice President concludes maiden visit to Tripura, says touched by the warmth and affection of the people
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today visited Tripura and West Bengal, on his maiden tour to the states after assuming the new office.
During his daylong tour, the Vice President inaugurated an exhibition on "Historical & Cultural Heritage of Tripura" and presided over a seminar on "New Horizon of Educational Development in Tripura" at Maharaja Bir Bikram College in Agartala. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dhankhar complimented the state on its numerous achievements in the field of education, including the steps taken towards implementation of New Education Policy -2020. "It is a well thought out policy aimed at transformation of our education sector and to make India a Vishwa Guru again," he underscored.
Describing his maiden visit to the north eastern state as a memorable one, Shri Dhankhar said that he was touched by the warmth and affection shown by people of Tripura. "I share your aspirations and dreams," he told them.
Praising the glorious history and rich cultural heritage of the state, the Vice President said that Tripura and other North Eastern states are the pillars of India's Act East Policy.
Shri Dhankhar also appealed to the students to follow Fundamental Duties as these would help them become better citizens of the country.
Earlier in the day, the Vice President along with his spouse, Dr Sudesh Dhankhar visited and performed puja at Mata Tripureswari Temple at Udaipur, Tripura. During the visit, he was briefed about the development work being undertaken at the renowned Shaktipeeth. "The holy Shaktipeeth emanates sublimity and welfare for humanity. Gratifying to note that a well thought out, massive development is taking shape at this revered ancient Temple," he remarked.
Shri Dhankhar also held interaction with the Governor, Shri Satyadeo Narain Arya and other dignitaries at Raj Bhawan, Agartala. The Chief Minister of Tripura, Shri Manik Saha accompanied the Vice President during these programs.
After his Tripura visit, the Vice President departed for his onward journey to Kolkata from Agartala Airport, where he was bid farewell by the Governor of Tripura, Shri Satyadeo Narain Arya, Chief Minister, Prof  Manik Saha and other dignitaries.
Ministry of Textiles
Centre targets to achieve US$ 100 Billion export for textile products by 2030
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that Government has taken cognizance of the potential for boosting exports of Indian textiles in view of a large global market.
Details of textile exports from 2017 year-wise till date are as follows:

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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23

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Textiles & apparel exports including Handicrafts
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37.55
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38.40
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35.18
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31.59
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44.44
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21.15
Source: DGCIS provisional data, figures are rounded off
The Government targets to achieve US$ 100 Billion export for textile products by 2030.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
Impact:
The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries.
Implementation strategy and targets:
The Agreement will be signed on behalf of the Governments of the two countries after it is approved by the respective Governments. This Agreement shall enter into force from the first day of the month following signature by duly authorised representative of both parties.
Background:
The Agreement would provide a legal framework for sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of the two countries and help in the proper application of Customs laws, prevention and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade. The draft text of the proposed Agreement has been finalized with the concurrence of the two Customs Administrations. The Agreement takes care of Indian Customs' concerns and requirements, particularly in the area of exchange of information on the correctness of the Customs value, tariff classification and origin of the goods traded between the two countries.
Prime Minister's Office
PM salutes scientists on National Technology Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:
“On National Technology Day, we salute the hardwork and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, which demonstrated India’s scientific and technological prowess.
In any challenging situation, our scientists and innovators have always risen to the occasion and worked to mitigate the challenge. Over the last year, they have worked industriously to fight COVID-19. I appreciate their spirit and remarkable zeal.”
President's Secretariat
Students from various schools meet the president on Children’s Day
President urges children to dream big; dreams of today would be reality tomorrow
Students from various schools met the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre  this morning .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that childhood is the most beautiful phase of life. Children are accepted as they are. This is what makes them so alive. Today we are celebrating this innocence and purity of children.
The President said that every new generation brings new possibilities and new dreams. This is a new era of technological and information revolution. Children are now aware about various domestic, social and environmental issues. With the advent of technology, knowledge and information are now at their fingertips. So it is all the more important that we make more efforts to teach them the right values and involve them in various activities and discussions. We can also learn a lot from children.
The President advised children to dream big and dream for a new and developed India. She said that dreams of today may become reality tomorrow. She advised them to think about the kind of India they want to live in when they grow up. She urged them to follow the path of duty without worrying about the result which will eventually lead them to great success. She said that the path they choose today would determine the journey of India in the coming days. She also advised them to keep their inner child alive even as they grew up. She urged them to stay connected with India’s culture, always respect their parents and love the motherland.
Ministry of Culture
Curtain raiser ceremony and website launch of two-day National Conference organised in New Delhi today on the occasion of 65th anniversary of adoption of the National Calendar of India
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Curtain raiser ceremony and website launch of two-day National Conference on the occasion of 65th anniversary of adoption of the National Calendar of India was held today in New Delhi. Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology; Dr. R. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences; Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR; Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-NPL were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. ‘Indian National Calendar’, is a scientific expression of India’s identity and was adopted constitutionally by our parliament in 1957.
Vijnana Bharati in association with Ministry of Culture, Department of Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences and many other scientific organisations like IUCAA, IIA, Vikram University Ujjain, IIT Indore, etc., and social scientific organisations like Rashtriya Dindarshika Prachar Manch, etc. have organised the conference at National level.
Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology today said “I am delighted that the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Culture and many other labs have joined today to reconnect ourselves with what we have lost in our past.” And hopefully this is a new beginning for all of us which we should take seriously, he also added.
While addressing at the occasion, Dr. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR highlighted about the importance of chaitya 1944 for the Indians. She mentioned that we are organising two days event in Ujjain and Dongla in collaboration with various ministries, organisations in order to promote national calendar.
Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-NPL said the calendar is scientifically established and it is significant that we are organising this event and promoting our own calendar which is in existence for a quiet long time but it needs to be pushed , accepted and brought into our daily life.
A Two-Day Conference and Exhibition on the National Calendar of India have been scheduled on April 22-23, 2022 at Ujjain and Dongla .
To promote and popularise the conference six curtain-raisers of this event have been scheduled on 22 March 2022 at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi; 29 March 2022 at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru; 05 April 2022 at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata; 06 April 2022 at Guwahati; 10 April 2022 at Central University of Jammu, Jammu and on 11 April 2022 at University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
These curtain raisers will make the youth aware about the Indian National Calendar. Online registrations have been opened for participation in this event on the website created for this event on http://bharatcalendar.in. Selected participants will be given an opportunity to join the conference at Ujjain. An Expo related to the same, lectures, panel discussion and observation sessions will be the part of this conference.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
‘Lakshya Zero Dumpsite’: Daddumajra Dumpsite Remediation in Chandigarh
MoHUA approves proposals worth ₹28.5 crores submitted by the UT for remediating 7.7 lakh MT of waste in Daddumajra dumpsite
“…the goal of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 is to make a Garbage Free City, a city completely free of garbage”
-Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
The ‘Heritage City’ of Chandigarh, founded in 1953 and planned by famous Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, stands out for its immaculate urban planning and design. The city is renowned for its open public spaces, adequate green covers, and strict norms for residential and commercial zones that have preserved the sanctity of the city even today.
Over 2,500 Community and Public Toilet seats have been provided in the city that have made the lives of the public hygienic and dignified in public spaces. A 500-vehicles strong fleet is engaged in the city for 100% door-to-door collection of waste and being tracked from the smart integrated command and control centre. Various citizen engagement and awareness activities are being taken up to promote the practice of segregation of waste with 99% wards segregating waste at source. The city generates 521 metric tonnes  of waste every day, mostly consisting of horticultural waste due to the wide spread green cover across 1,800 parks, and processes the same into 4,000 quintals of compost annually. The city has been certified as 1-Star Garbage Free in the recently concluded Star Rating Assessment for Garbage Free Cities in 2021, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. It was also recognized for its commitment to transform ‘manhole to machine hole’ by winning the ‘Best Performing UT’ in SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge 2021.
For decades, the city’s waste would travel to the Daddumajra dumpsite which is now estimated to hold around 7.7 lakh MT of legacy waste. As part of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, the UT has pledged to achieve ‘Lakshya Zero Dumpsites’ within the Mission period and has undertaken the challenge of remediating the 7.7 lakh  of legacy waste lying across 8 acres of land as part of the Daddumajra dumpsite. The land captured by Chandigarh’s largest and only dumpsite is valued at around ₹80 crores and efforts are now underway to completely remediate the dumpsite and provide a healthier future to the residents of the city.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved proposals worth ₹28.5 crores submitted by the UT for remediating 7.7 lakh MT of waste in Daddumajra dumpsite. This initiative is set to give residents of Chandigarh respite from diseases and the foul smell of garbage and will ensure that the city is on its way to remediate its legacy waste and become 5-Star Garbage Free in the coming period of time.
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